Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is a quick, hearty dish that brings comfort to any table. With tender ground beef and bowtie pasta enveloped in a creamy Alfredo sauce, this recipe combines rich flavors that are perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The combination of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning creates a delightful aroma that invites everyone to gather around the dinner table. Easy to prepare yet satisfying, this meal is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef; season with salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the beef; sauté until fragrant.
- Lower heat and pour in the Alfredo sauce and heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Garnish with parsley and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg